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What does it mean to toast me first?

Toasting me first is a traditional form of etiquette that is more common in drinking social situations. It is a way of showing respect and a traditional custom. Usually, at a banquet, the host or guest first toasts the guest, at which time the guest will say "I'll drink the toast first", and then take a sip to show his respect and gratitude to the host or guest. This custom is rooted in traditional Chinese culture and shows the spirit of mutual respect and courtesy among people.

The spirit of "drinking first" is y rooted in the traditional Chinese culture of "treating people with sincerity", and in general, it is a custom to toast each other in social occasions to show that you have sincere feelings for each other. At the same time, toasting me first is one of the ancient rituals and traditions that have existed since ancient times. In many traditional occasions, toasting is an indispensable etiquette. This kind of respect not only expresses the mutual respect of the two parties in the interaction, but also is part of people's cultural customs, which are still respected by people today.

In modern social occasions, the meaning of the toast I drink first has also changed. It expresses both respect and gratitude, and more often than not, it reflects the beauty of Chinese cultural traditions and etiquette. In addition, toasting me first is also regarded as a manifestation of cultural soft power. Therefore, for each of us, good social etiquette and cultural literacy is essential, and the toast I drink first, as a traditional cohesion and cultural symbols, is what we need to cherish and inherit.